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Full Body Sensor (scales).

Jun 1, 2013 5:03AM PDT

Good afternoon,

Just bought an OMRON scale model HBF 514.

Im well trained, last years focused in triathlon and bodybuilding, plus now aiming in trail running and trekking experiences.

Last time i measured my BF was around 8% with calippers consistently.
Understanding impedance is not the most accurate method, this scale said im around 16-17% BF.

Im 36 and the scale said my Body Age is around 50.

Plus the visceral fat provided ranged from 4 to 9 in measurements done within minutes from each other.

I read in another website that for well trained people the equations used by this scales may provide non accurate measurements and that Omron was realising new models aimed at people with more trained bodies, so to be more accurate and provide more comprehensive measurements and information.

If so, can you please advise which models are better for us?

Thanks very much.

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